Smart Space on Wheels

Sam Lin
3 min readJun 30, 2024

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For those car OEMs ready to innovate, welcome to the Smartcar revolution! If you want to be more than just selling cars. It’s better to evolve into connected service providers. Now is the time to innovate. To be inspired, try this prototype: https://samlin001.github.io in cars now 💪.

Google Landmark Building, San Francisco

Breakthrough Internet Communicator On Wheels

Remember in 2007 when Steve Jobs unveiled the 1st iPhone as an iPod + phone + Internet communicator? Most people couldn’t imagine browsing the internet on a tiny 3.5-inch screen. Fast forward to today, and we all know how that turned out —Smartphones revolution changed the world forever.

Now, let’s jump to early 2024. Starting with Polestar and Volvo cars, you’ll be able to open the Chrome browser to watch YouTube, TikTok, Disney+, order food and coffee, or do just about anything online — all from the comfort of your car. Still wondering why anyone would need a browser in a car? Psst! Welcome to the dawn of Smartcar revolution 🤞.

Experience cars with Google built-in

Waiting In Cars Is Fun 2

Waiting in cars just becomes more fun now. In 2022, Google I/O announced Cast everywhere… even in your cars. To my missionary friends betting on this, we accelerated the progress a bit. Thank you for the great partnership. The experience to crack 021 together is priceless.

Now, Cast is ready for the prime time starting with Rivian later in 2024. You can enjoy all your favorite content, including paid content, without the hassle of signing in and out — just tap and cast. Entreated together with friends and family anywhere is priceless.

Bonus: You can even Cast in Waymo: listening to your Play Books to get educated on the road. 😉

Your 3rd Place Anywhere

Starbucks has become a “3rd place” for many, a cozy spot where you can sip coffee, chat on your phone, surf the web, and relax. According to “The Starbucks Experience,” it’s a daily hangout beside home and work.

Now, imagine having a personal space anywhere you like, whether you’re alone or with friends. You can stay as long as you need while recharging. The freedom and the new lifestyle are something you should not miss. I know this because it’s how I take advantages of a Smartcar: Polestar 2 even when I’m not driving.

But why stop there? A Smart Space on Wheels can be your wallet on wheels, a personal office & meeting room anywhere, Karaoke & campfire on demand, and even a Figma design workshop to rapid prototype. With it, you can uber kids around with style & fun😉.

Smart Space on Wheels: Polestar 2 Edition

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Sam Lin

A Taiwanese lives in Silicon Valley since 2014 with my own random opinions to share. And, they are my own, not those of companies I work for.